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64 51 001 Cleaning evaporator

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: When handling cleaning agent, observe following protection measures: Wear protective rubber gloves and protective goggles. If cleaning agent comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with lots of water.
IMPORTANT: To avoid dirtying vehicle interior:

Recycling: 

Carry out the cleaning operation in a suitable washing bay as the emerging cleaning agent escapes through the drain openings in the transmission tunnel.

After completing cleaning, allow car to drip-dry for approx. 5 minutes.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Partially detach transmission underbody protection (6) for draining cleaning fluid:

Release screws (2 ... 4) in rear area and press heat shield (5) away.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws (2 ... 4) In Rear Area And Press Heat Shield (5) Away
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Connect special tool 64 1 480 (spray lance) to spraying equipment.

Insert spray lance (1) through opening (2) to fresh air duct.

Fig 2: Inserting Spray Lance Through Opening To Fresh Air Duct
G03288357Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

By moving spray lance (1) back and forth, spray a uniform amount of cleaning agent onto evaporator.

NOTE: After rinsing with water, blow out evaporator with spray lance and air only for approx. 5 minutes. Do this predominantly in the center of the evaporator to dry the fan motor behind. Set heating - A/C system to footwell ventilation and fresh-air mode. Open windows/doors. Start car and run heating - A/C system at maximum fan power for approx. 5 minutes in order to dry heating - A/C system. In order to eliminate the last remnants of cleaning agent, repeat this procedure shortly before handover to the customer.